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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 09.13.08.02" title_num="09" subtitle_num="13" chapter_num="08" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Activity” means attending and completing qualifying courses, seminars, workshops, technical presentations, and other qualifying programs that meet the criteria and objectives of continuing professional competency.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Authorized provider” means an organization or individual reviewed and approved by the CPC Standards Committee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Board” means the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“College credit hour” means the credit for a course described in §B(6) of this regulation, offered by a university, college, or community college.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Continuing professional competency (CPC) unit” means one contact hour of instruction, presentation, or other activity.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Course” means a qualifying offering with a clear purpose and objective to maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge of licensee's field of practice.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“CPC Standards Committee” means a committee as established in Regulation .09 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Mentor” means a professional land surveyor or a property line surveyor who assists an individual in the process of qualifying for and obtaining licensure as a professional land surveyor.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Qualifying activity” means an activity that meets the criteria set forth in Regulation .04 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>